NATAKHAPRIYA

Founded in 1973 by popular Film and Television Comedian and Dramatist S.Ve Sheker, Natakhapriya has staged over 3500 shows to date. The idea of starting a drama troupe was born after a successful drama tour to Singapore was completed.

Under the able guidance of its President S.V.Venkatraman, Natakhapriya is one of the most prominent Drama troupes in Tamil today. They have given performances in countries like the United States, Europe, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

Some of their popular plays which have received rave reviews are Thathuppillai, Eppavum nee raja, Chinna Maapley Periya Maapley, Perriya Thambi, Athirshtakkaran, One more exorcist, Ellarum Vaanga.

BOARD WALKERS

“An idea tossed around a coffee table”, Board Walkers came into being in 1991. To give Chennai theatre something new, something to give shape to their vision of theatre.

And to break into the theatre scene, they had to do something big, something unforgettable. Their first play, a production of Jesus Christ Superstar, the famous rock opera, was held at the Open Air Theatre (O.A.T.) at I.I.T., Chennai. That was the first time that professional singers, dancers, musicians, and actors blended their talents to entertain a crowd of 4,500 people. With a cast of 53, 5,000 watts of throbbing sound, along with 45,000 watts of brilliant lighting, the show was their first super success. And by popular demand, was performed again at the Music Academy.

Today, Board Walkers have to their credit plays like Sleuth, Biloxi Blues, The Hairy Ape and musicals like The Pied Piper of Hamelin, God, and Play it Again Sam.  They also created a regular event called The Buzz, which was live entertainment for audiences and a platform for the untapped talent of Chennai. Board Walkers is also an Event Management Company and a Television Software producer.

Address: Boardwalkers, E-2-10, Gemini Parsn Apartments, 599, Anna Salai, Chennai 100% 006.
Phone: 822 8821.
E-mail: boardwalkers@yahoo.com